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DENVER METRO AREA MARKET RECAP - OCTOBER 2009

    % Change vs
  OCT 09 Prior Month Year Ago
Single Family (Res + Cond)
Active 18,945 -4.48 -18.06
Under Contract 4,910 -6.08 9.01
Sold 3,958 2.91 -7.57
    Avg DOM 93 -2.74 -1.59
    Avg Sold Price $238,807 -4.90 2.81
Residential
Active 14,376 -4.45 -19.43
Under Contract 3,800 -5.68 4.14
Sold 3,052 1.70 -9.86
    Avg DOM 92 -4.17 -1.08
    Avg Sold Price $261,771 -4.61 4.64
Condominium
Active 4,569 -4.57 -13.43
Under Contract 1,110 -7.42 29.82
Sold 906 7.22 1.12
    Avg DOM 98 1.03 -3.92
    Avg Sold Price $161,451 -4.06 -1.96
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Increasing your home's appeal

Remember the 60-second rule: That's all the time you have to create a winning first impression. Here are some simple to significant ways to maximize your home's appeal.

Exterior

* Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter.
* Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds.
* Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.
* Tighten and clean all door handles.
* Clean windows inside and out.
* Powerwash home's exterior.
* Ensure all gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and functioning.
* Paint the front door.
* Buy a new welcome mat.
* Place potted flowers near the front door.

 Interior

* Evaluate the furniture in each room and remove anything that interrupts "the flow" or makes the room appear smaller. Consider renting a storage unit to move items off-site.
* Clean and organize cabinets, closets and bookshelves.
* Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans.
* Shampoo carpets.
* Remove excessive wall hangings and knick-knacks.
* Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.
* Make minor repairs (torn screens, sticking doors, cracked caulking).
* Clean or paint walls and ceilings.
* Replace worn cabinet and door knobs.
* Fix or replace discolored grout.
* Replace broken tiles.
* Replace worn countertops.

 Special details for showings

* Turn on all the lights.
* Open all drapes and shutters in the daytime.
* Keep pets secured outdoors.
* Buy new towels for bathrooms.
* Buy new bedding for bedrooms.
* Replace old lamps or lampshades.
* Play quiet background music.
* Light the fireplace or clean out the ashes and light a candelabrum.
* Infuse home with a comforting scent, such as apple spice or vanilla.
* Set the dining room table for a fancy dinner party.
* Vacate the property while it is being shown.
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Denver Southlands

6235 S. Main Street
Suite 250
Aurora , CO 80016

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